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as in advice
an opinion suggesting a wise or proper course of action
a heartfelt admonition to the graduates to make the most of their lives
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as in warning
the act or an instance of telling beforehand of danger or risk
ignored the ranger's admonitions and took the road over the mountain, only to be stranded by the blizzard
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Recent Examples of admonition
The need for a healthy, independent public media system is rooted in the Founding Fathers’ admonition that an informed citizenry and electorate are essential for a functioning democracy.
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
And his admonitions that Social Security is under threat are important.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Arnold Toynbee reminds us of the stakes with his admonition from many years ago that civilizations die by suicide, not by murder.
—Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
There is wisdom in that admonition; the rise and fall of great powers often begins with flawed self-diagnosis.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
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Jay Reddick, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 May 2025
And his admonitions that Social Security is under threat are important.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
Arnold Toynbee reminds us of the stakes with his admonition from many years ago that civilizations die by suicide, not by murder.
—Paul Laudicina, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
There is wisdom in that admonition; the rise and fall of great powers often begins with flawed self-diagnosis.
—Kurt M. Campbell, Foreign Affairs, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for admonition
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PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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Leaders planning their own generative AI initiatives should embrace curiosity and consider these questions: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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The orders were later reduced to warnings, and the last of the warnings was lifted about 8:30 p.m. Sunday.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2025
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If passed into law, the bill would require warnings on the ATMs before the user could do a transaction.—
Steve Weisman,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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“Admonition.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/admonition. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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